Technology and automation has led to much greater efficiencies and output for every human in the workforce over the last 50 years. How come this hasn’t led globally to less working hours or a shorter work week for the average worker?

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EDIT: Replace ‘every human in the workforce’ with ‘most people’. I agree efficiency has not been gained equally across all professions.

In: Economics

Answer 1

contrary to popular belief, automation isnt automated.

theres a team of engineers and programmers behind automation, the work has just shifted from brute force to intellectuals.

we also have a lot more than we used to.

100 years ago, no one was making cell phones. we didnt have the time.